When the Moon Forgot facts for kids
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| Author | Jimmy Liao |
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| Original title | 月亮忘記了 |
| Illustrator | Jimmy Liao |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Language | Chinese |
| Genre | Children's literature |
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Publication date
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1999 |
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Published in English
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2009 |
| ISBN | 978-7-80138-802-5 |
When the Moon Forgot is a special children's book. It was first written in Chinese by Jimmy Liao in 1999. The original Chinese title is 月亮忘记了, which means 'The Moon Forgets'. Later, in 2009, the book was translated into English. Little, Brown and Company published the English version.
Contents
What Happens in the Story?
The story of The Moon Forgets is about a big problem. What if the moon fell out of the sky? In this book, that's exactly what happens! A little boy finds the fallen moon. He decides to take care of it, like a pet. While the real moon is gone, people try to make toy moons.
The boy and the moon become very close friends. But the toy moons don't work out. Everything starts to go wrong in the world. This is because everyone misses the real moon. Things like the ocean's tides change. The weather also acts strangely. Even astronauts are affected by the moon's absence. The boy knows he must help his friend. He helps the moon find its way back to the sky. Even if it means they have to say goodbye.
The Moon Bus Art Project
What is The Moon Bus?
The Moon Bus is a cool art project. It is a type of installation art. This means it's a big art piece you can walk through. It is located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. The idea for this art project came from the book When the Moon Forgot.
Exploring The Moon Bus
From the outside, The Moon Bus looks like a normal bus. But when you go inside, it's a magical place! You will find characters and scenes from Jimmy Liao's children's books. It's like stepping into the world of his stories.
